Trail Detail
Notes
Trails range from easy, such as the Purple Trail running along the Willow River, to the challenging Brown and Silver trails. Trails are groomed for both classical and skate skiing. All grooming is done by volunteer groomers who pride themselves in providing the best possible conditions.Trail Reports
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Friday, February 16, 2024
Afternoon
posted: 2024-02-16 18:00:08
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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What a great job by the groomers! Skied the Brown trail, Green trail to campground, yellow trail back to group campground. Then skied the Red trail, including the prairie loop. I was skiing classic and at times had to jump out to the skate deck due to debris and little snow. But dang it felt good to finally be able to ski my favorite place. Had so much, plan on going back on Saturday, then probably Sunday as well. Get out there before the next melt. Thank you, groomers!
(Shane Meisner)
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Friday, February 16, 2024
Afternoon
posted: 2024-02-16 17:59:22
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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We rolled a few trails that needed a bit of compacting. The best conditions are found on the 300 campground loop, the Blue trail to the falls, and the Silver Trail east of Nelson Farm Road. The 300 loop and the Blue trail are really the only trails that have decent classic track. Even there, watch for bare spots. If you ski the Silver trail between Nelson Farm Rd. east to the river be aware of bare gravel on some of the south-facing hills, especially the big hill, "Everest.".
(Dave Thofern)
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Evening
posted: 2024-02-15 20:11:28
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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I skied classic this evening after spending the day grooming. First time out this season! The sun really ate into the ski trails, especially the classic tracks. Lots of scattered bare spots in the track. Not the best conditions, but certainly good to get out.
(Dave Thofern)
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Afternoon
posted: 2024-02-15 15:16:27
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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The park received about 8 inches of new snow overnight. All of the trails were groomed and tracked. The snow is thin in places, especially the prairie trails and under the pines. The best conditions are on the Brown, Red, and Silver trails.
(Dave Thofern)
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Morning
posted: 2024-02-15 14:28:06
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Excited to finally ski Willow as figured it would never be open this year. Rolled (thanks groomers!) and soft but beautiful late morning, noon ski. Classic tracks set as well. Some really thin areas and sun is creating havoc on the areas with pavement so use caution but skiable.
(Dave Steward)
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Monday, January 29, 2024
Afternoon
posted: 2024-01-29 22:37:48
Observation [ Trails: Closed ]
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Just in case it wasn't clear, there is no snow at Willow and there hasn't been skiable snow yet this winter. Lots of winter hikers are taking advantage of trails not usually open to hikers in winter.
(Bill Fehrenbach)
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